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Caldwell Ranch vs Firethorne
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 2—2 Firethorne
Caldwell Ranch
Missouri City · TX-288
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
Firethorne
Katy · I-10 / FM 1463
🏘 Established
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
2.48%✓ Lower
$299,500✓ Lower
Starting Price
$360,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,098/mo
$950/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonFirethorne ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeFirethorne ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsFirethorne ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessFirethorne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
16 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 151
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Firethorne
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Firethorne?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.82% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Firethorne?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Firethorne?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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